Empire Slips Away France Falters
William L. Ryan surveys the French empire from Indo China to North Africa noting rising nationalism, peasant indifference, and educated leaders who seek independence. He argues France can no longer defend its global position as political instability and external pressures threaten Western defense plans.
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Indo-China
North Africa
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Habib Bourguiba
Tunisia
Mohammed Kiouane
Algeria
Alal el Fassi
Morocco
Ho Chi Minh
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Africa
French Union
Moscow
Paris
Will Strike End Tossup at Syracuse Carpenters Vote
More than 1,000 AFL carpenters back Local 12 in a secret ballot at Carpenter's Hall to decide if a seven week strike against the Syracuse Building Trades Employers Association ends or continues. A 45 cent per hour raise is offered, while the union seeks 18 cents more plus welfare benefits. The meeting is at 8 PM. the dispute has halted projects totaling 12 to 15 million dollars.
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Syracuse Building Trades Employers Association
Carpenters Local 12
Carpenters
Carpenter's Hall
Townsends
Germans OK Ship Search Proposal on Arms Embargo
West Germany agreed to a counter proposal allowing US warships to search German vessels at sea for non voluntary arms shipments to Guatemala. It requires shipowners and agents to refrain voluntarily from handling arms and empowers American inspections on the high seas for violators. reactions varied, with Britain rejecting the plan and others giving冷冷 reception.
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Germany
United States
Guatemala
US State Department
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G O P Predicts Farm Bill Star
Washington reports Senate and House Republican leaders expect Congress to pass a farm bill President Eisenhower can sign. Senator Knowland and Pepper Halleck offered no firm timetable but hope the bill will begin a gradual flexible system of farm price supports sought by the administration.
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Rind
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Congressmen Probe Austrian Corn Shipments Mystery
Today editorial notes Congressman Frederick Othman leading inquiry into corn shipments to Austria amid ongoing questions. Today’s Pictures feature on page 10 highlights selected photos.
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Austria
Frederick Othman
Geneva peace talks aim for cease fire in Indo-China
In Geneva delegates from nine nations held private meetings to arrange military negotiations for a Laos and Cambodia cease fire. Chou En Lai remained the lone top figure in Geneva as others flew home. Mendes France delayed arriving to push a peace campaign, promising resignation if armistice is not reached by July 20.
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Anthony Eden
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Pierre Mendes-France
Indo-China
French National Assembly
Holiday for Slugs: Wooden Nickels to Mark Kitchener Centenary
In Kitchener Ontario 10000 wooden nickels were minted for the city centenary on the suggestion of a coin collector and are being accepted as legal tender at local merchants.
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Kitchener, Ont
Kitchener
China Holds 30 American Civilians in Prison Report
Geneva dispatch reports the Chinese Communist delegation confirming about 30 U S civilians held in prison with at least one death and several missing. The United States will repatriate 15 detained Chinese nationals while China provides list details of roughly 55 Americans believed detained or prevented from leaving. Notable names include Rev John B Maye of Scranton and pilots Van Voorhis Weese Hart, with others missing after plane crashes.
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Indo Reds Escape in Break Near Saigon
Military sources report 500 Vietminh prisoners held by French near Saigon broke from My Tho camp 30 miles southwest. About 300 killed wounded or recaptured. roughly 200 escaped with aid from surrounding guerrillas.
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Indo-China Co
My Tho
MOPUP ON French Grab Island Base From Reds
French Union troops launched an amphibious assault on Van Coe Island in the Red River near Hanoi and seized villages from Communist forces. Tanks and artillery supported infantry as planes bombed rebel villages and riverbank targets in a continuing operation.
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Gun Battle Thwarts Kansas Prison Break
Six long-term convicts armed with handmade pistols attempted an escape from Kansas State Prison in Lansing. A 45 minute gun battle with guards ensued, ending in surrender. One guard was killed and several hostages were wounded, including a 19 year old visitor. The escape began during morning exercise in the yard.
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Marjorie Capehart
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Henry Kemnaga
Red Guatemala Mobilizes For Showdown With Rebels
Guatemalan government under Jacobo Arbenz Guzman proclaims martial law and mobilizes troops for a decisive clash with anti red rebels. Insurgent leaders claim a three pronged drive toward key rail and road routes in the south as U S embassy plans evacuations for families of American citizens amid anti US sentiment. A rebel move toward the Pan American Highway near the Salvadoran border is reported with one column advancing from Nueva Ocotepeque toward Jutiapa.
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Honduras
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
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Record Heat Tops Solstice as Day Reaches Longest State
The piece notes an exceptionally hot June solstice with a 98 degree low record set in 1953 and a daylight span of 922 minutes. It warns of humid, sticky conditions, light showers possible by tomorrow, and west-northwest winds from 45 to 20 tonight then 15 to 3 tomorrow, with temperatures dipping to around 64.
Flanders Says His Plan Backed By Administration
Washington senator Ralph E Flanders says he has unofficial encouragement from the administration for his move to strip Senator Joseph R McCarthy of his Senate committee chairmanships. He reports broad support from colleagues on both sides of the aisle and asserts the McCarthy motion remains "very much alive" despite recent press speculation.
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Ralph E.flanders
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BR. McCartshy
Senate
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Committee On Rules
Israeli President Ben-Zvi undergoes operation in Jerusalem
President Izhak Ben-Zvi of Israel was operated on at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. A postoperative bulletin described his condition as satisfactory and said he was admitted yesterday after recurrent physical disturbances of a now dangerous nature.
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Izhak Ben-Zvi
Israel
Shaare Zedek
Airman Missing After Boat trip on Seneca Lake
Police scour Seneca Lake for 17 year old airman Clayton Devon from Island Falls Maine reported missing feared drowned after a rented boat trip near Iseneca. The boat, his hat and identification were recovered Saturday night. Devon, stationed for basic training at the Air Force base, had been in service about six weeks.
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Clayton Devon
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French Plan Cabinet Meet In Indo China Ceasefire Push
Prime Minister Pierre Mendes France will convene his first full cabinet meeting to explain delaying his pace toward peace in Indo China by July 20. He met with Vietnamese leaders Ngo Dinh Dien and Nguyen De to review steps toward a cease fire after Geneva talks.
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Pickets Ignore Lewis Order in Panther Creek Valley
Pickets from Tapacua United Mine Workers Local continue to defy John L. Lewis back to work orders in Tamaqua Pennsylvania as an auto caravan moves through Panther Creek Valley dropping pickets at each scheduled work site. Many miners refrain from attempting to pass the pickets to reach work.
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Tapacua United Mine
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John L. Lewis
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Eulogies in Congress Honor Two Dead Members
Congress meets to eulogize Hawaii delegate Joseph R. Farrington and Wyoming Senator Lester Hunt who died within hours of each other. Hunt's death was ruled a suicide. Farrington died of a heart ailment in his office.
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Preachers to Open Cushing Pool Hour for Clergy
Clergy members anticipated at Cushing Oklahoma pool for the inaugural Preachers Hour. City council designated one hour each morning for clergymen to swim without facing criticism for bathing suit visibility.
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Tannisters
UNANIMOUS UN CALL FOR CEASEFIRE IN GUATEMALA
The UN Security Council called for a ceasefire in Guatemala after the Soviet Union vetoed a motion to refer Guatemala’s aggression complaints to the OAS. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr warned the Soviets against interference in the Western Hemisphere as Guatemala seeks OAS help to halt mercenary forces. The five nation OAS peace committee planned to meet in Washington to discuss the request.
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Soviet Union
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inter-American Peace Committee
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Washington
Eduardo Castillo-Arriola
Honduras
Nicaragua
United States
United Fruit Company
Landy Miles Breaks Four Minute Mile World Record
Austra lander John Landy ran three minutes 58.0 seconds at Turku Finland to become the second man to break the four minute mile, eclipsing Roger Bannister who first did it in 3 59.4 at Oxford. Landy also set a 1500 meters world record with 3 41.8 at Turku Stadium.
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Roger Bannister
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Turku
Why Today
B-47 Crashes After Takeoff From Savannah Base
A B-47 Stratojet bomber with four crew members crashed shortly after leaving Hunter Field in Savannah Georgia. All occupants were unaccounted for and their fate was unknown.
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Hunter Air Force Base
Truman Comfortably After Quick Surgery
Former President Harry S. Truman rested comfortably at Research Hospital in Kansas City after an emergency gall bladder and appendix removal. Dr. Wallace Graham said the 68 year old ex leader left the operation in good shape and should be able to move about in four to five days, with solid food delayed for several days. Mrs. Bess Truman visited him last night and was happy despite the illness.
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